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The Night Fairy By John Glore Experience the magic at Bay Area Children's Theatre in Downtown Berkeley Adapted from the Candlewick Press book of the same name written by Laura Amy Schlitz. When tiny but feisty Flory loses her fairy wings in an attack by a bat, she has to muster all her courage and ingenuity to survive in a garden full of threatening creatures, including a voracious spider. Directed by Hannah Dworkin and Nina Meehan. More Info Open Date: 27 Oct 2017 Get Tickets Recommended for ages 8 and up. The performance runs about 60 minutes with no intermission.

The Royale By Marco Ramirez Directed by Darryl V. Jones Bay Area Premiere Starts November 3 The Aurora Theatre in Downtown Berkeley presents The Royale, from Marco Ramirez, the award-winning writer of the hit TV series Orange Is the New Black and Sons of Anarchy, comes a tightly constructed, viscerally theatrical tale that has seen acclaimed productions in New York, London, Chicago, and Los Angeles. It’s 1905, and Jay “the Sport” Jackson is ready to take on both the current heavyweight champion and the entrenched discrimination of the Jim Crow era -- but is America ready for him? The Royale is inspired by the real-life experiences of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight world champion. With rhythmic and ingenious staging, Ramirez's contenders never physically engage in the ring; instead it's The Sport's internal struggle that delivers a sharp and surprising impact. More Info "Fast, furious & ingenious." —Time Out New York For tickets & information, call 510.843.4822, visit auroratheatre.org/the-royale, or stop by the box office at 2081 Addison Street near Shattuck.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the Book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl Open Date: 10 Nov 2017 Get Tickets Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka follows Charlie’s magical adventure when he wins a tour of Wonka’s chocolate factory. You’ll love the feast of songs from the original movie! Adapted for young audiences by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald, based on Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

The Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue Directed by Anneliese Toft Special Presentation · Peet’s Theatre December 5–31, 2017 Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes, plus one 15-minute intermission Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre The Second City makes its first-ever Berkeley Rep appearance! The Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue delivers a stocking full of hilarious sketch comedy and their world-famous improvisation with a wicked seasonal slant. No timeless tradition is too sacred to skewer in this festive alternative to the same-old holiday fare! It’s a fast-paced, interactive comedy revue filled with style and wit—where even Rudolph is fair game. Arrive early for Holiday Happy (Half) Hour! Join one hour before your show for special prices on select concession items sure to get you in the holiday mood. Please note: Special prices will end 30 minutes before the performance! Get Tickets

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December 20th & January 7th Show: 7:00 pm The Marsh - Berkeley 2120 Allston Way The Bay Area’s favorite Clown Prince, Unique Derique, makes his fourth annual return to The Marsh Berkeley with a special New Years Celebration for the whole family! Chock full of circus fun, hambone body music, and playful percussion, Derique takes you on an unforgettable journey somewhere over the rainbow. Also premiering his new comedy music video “The Five Fool La Las” celebrates five generations of foolish-family-fun featuring his grandmother, mother, Derique, daughter, and granddaughter. After the show, get in the act and join Unique Derique in a free juggling and Hambone workshop for the whole family and discover your own Fool La La FUN! Get Tickets